Madan Bhandari Cup volleyball: Police, Khaira and Sabhapokhari reach semifinals

Nepal Police Club, Khaira Volleyball Club Punjab, and Sabhapokhari Volleyball Club have reached the semifinals of the second edition of the Madan Bhandari Cup International Invitational Men's Volleyball Tournament being held in Butwal.

In Group A's final match on Wednesday, Nepal Police defeated Manimukunda Volleyball Club 3-2. The match, held at the Butwal International Convention Centre, went the full five sets, with the result reading 25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 18-25 and 15-12. With three straight wins, Police finished as group winners.

Khaira beat Sri Lanka Police Club 3-1, with set scores of 25-20, 25-20, 19-25 and 25-17, securing a semifinal berth as group runners-up. Both Manimukunda and Sri Lanka Police, having lost, saw their campaigns end at the group stage.

In Group B, Sabhapokhari, whose squad is dominated by Indian players, secured a semifinal spot with their second consecutive win.